A somber silence settled over Main Street in Mount Gilead on Wednesday as hundreds gathered to honor the life of Morrow County Sheriff’s Deputy Daniel Weston Sherrer. A procession started around 10:30 a.m. in Montgomery County. Police departments, sheriff's offices and the Ohio State Highway Patrol traveled for hours to bring Sherrer, who died in the line of duty earlier this week, to Snyder Funeral Home in Mount Gilead. The 31-year-old deputy was brought home under an American flag hoisted between two firetrucks. Though many in the crowd never met Sherrer, they came to pay respects and show support for his family and fellow first responders. Among those lining the street was Vickie Davidson, a Mount Gilead resident. "My heart is breaking for him and his family," Davidson said. "He was doing his job. That's all he was doing, God love him. And he gave his life, that's what's so heart-wrenching." Children held flowers. Others clutched flags. The weight of the moment was palpable as the procession made its way through the tight-knit community. “It’s heartbreaking that this happened to just a small, knit community,” said Courtney Fleming of Mount Gilead. “We will get through it.” Fleming, whose husband is an officer with the Columbus Division of Police, understands the risks that come with the uniform. “We are there for each other,” she said. To Sherrer’s grieving family, she added: “Nothing is ever going to bring your son back, but your community loves and supports you and thanks him for his service and we’re just truly sorry for their loss. There’s no words. There’s no money. There’s not food. There’s nothing that will make it feel better. It’s just like a circle — we just stand around them.” After the ceremony, Sheriff John Hinton walked through the crowd to thank community members personally. What happened on May 26? The procession comes after Sherrer was shot and killed in the line of duty on May 26 while responding to a domestic situation on County Road 26 in Marengo. According to an affidavit, Sherrer arrived at the address and spoke with a neighbor who said the suspect, identified as 53-year-old Brian Wilson, had a gun and fired it multiple times. The neighbor also told Sherrer that Wilson reportedly stated, “If he was to die tonight, he’d be OK with it.” Sherrer made his way to Wilson’s location and found him sitting on a porch with a firearm visible in his hand, the affidavit says. Wilson allegedly told Sherrer not to come up to the porch and that he wasn’t in the mood. Sherrer attempted to engage in conversation and de-escalate Wilson. According to the affidavit, Sherrer is seen on body camera video stepping back as Wilson threatens to kill him if he comes around the corner. Sherrer continued to engage in conversation and de-escalate Wilson. According to the affidavit, Wilson warned Sherrer again reportedly saying, “I’m not [obscenity] playing. You better just [obscenity] go if you want your family to see you tomorrow.” Wilson then approached the stairs where Sherrer was standing and gunfire was exchanged, court records say. Sherrer was taken to a hospital where he died from his injuries. Wilson was also shot and taken to a hospital in serious condition. Court documents say he is charged with aggravated murder. Two firearms were recovered from the scene. Both were suspected to have been used by Wilson. The incident is under investigation by the Delaware County Sheriff's Office with assistance from the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation. Details on Sherrer's funeral have not been finalized. A candlelight vigil will be held at the Morrow County Sheriff's Office at 8:30 p.m. Thursday. Who was Deputy Daniel Sherrer? In a press conference on Tuesday, Morrow County Sheriff John Hinton told reporters that Sherrer always had a smile on his face and was never in a bad mood. "He came to work every day. He loved his community. He loved his job," Hinton said. "It's unfortunate that we're here today to talk about this." Sherrer was hired at the sheriff's office in 2021 and this was his first law enforcement job. "He was a godsend for this sheriff's office, this community and this county," Hinton shared.